Welcome to CMSC

The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC) primary goal is to promote and support our member clubs in their effort to further the interest in skiing, snow boarding and year round activities - social activities.

CMSC is a not for profit organization with 61 member clubs throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and neighboring states, representing over 7,500 skiers and snowboarders.

Ann Arbor Ski Club

Sitzmark Ski Club, Milwaukee

Gelandesprung Ski Club

Vagabond Ski & Social Club of Milwaukee

Piccadilly Ski Club

St. Louis Ski Club

Schussboomers Ski and Snowboard Club of Milwaukee

Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski and Sports

Pine Point Ski and Snowboard Club

Four Winds Ski, Ride & Socialize

Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club

Powder Dogs Ski & Snowboard Club

SEWASP SouthEastern Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program

Chicago Latvian Ski Club

Kohler Kristies Ski Club

Friends of Outdoors

Snowseekers Ski/Snowboard Club

Joliet Ski Club

East Iowa Ski Club

Sly Fox Ski Club

Gateway Ski & Travel Club

Duneland Ski Club

Snowdrifters Ski Club

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club

Ibex Ski and Adventure Club

SKI & RIDE ON SITE NOW Ray Piwowarczyk - (posted on 03/22/25)
Ski & Ride on Site Now

CMSC CUBS - SOX GAME Mary Kreinbring - (posted on 03/11/25)
Join us for the classic Northside-Southside Battle!

NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE ENTRIES DUE 4/4 Rick Heinz - (posted on 03/10/25)
Submit your club''s newsletters/website for the annual competitions.

The CMSC calendar contains meeting CMSC event dates, such as Chicago Week, the Europe trip and more.

Click here to view our calendar!

CMSC Trips In Review

Read all about them here!
Followup and review from our talented trip leaders about the fantastic CMSC trips they lead!

Find a Trip

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Our member clubs have trips and events all year, locally, across the country and all over the globe!

Our Magazine

Read our online copies here!
Our annual publication offers readers trip reports, reviews of ski resorts, detailed information on upcoming CMSC events and trips, and a handy directory of all member clubs. Most clubs are active year-round, and our magazine boasts a comprehensive schedule of all the winter trips the member clubs have planned. Hard copies are available at ski and sport shops throughout the Chicago area. You can also view the current and past issues online.

Businesses: Become an Associate

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Becoming an associate member of CMSC has several benefits, including inclusion in Ski and Ride Magazine, a 10% advertising discount, website exposure and more!

Clubs: Join CMSC

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For only $40 a year, your club receives a cornucopia of benefits! All your trips and events, meeting information and more are listed in our website and magazine. Special club only events, like our annual picnic, baseball game, golf outing and trips. Discounts for participation in trade shows, free marketing materials - and much more.